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The bond with a true dog is as
lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.
- Konrad Lorenz
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"Brie"
at 8 weeks
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BSS Ch Amtrak's Hogans Heroe
"Hogan"
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The Bouvier des Flandres
came from the Flanders region of Belgium. He was originally bred to herd
and drive
cattle to market and pull carts.
Bouviers have been used as guard
dogs, police dogs, and guide dogs for the blind.
During World War I, this loyal and courageous dog
carried messages across enemy lines and rescued the wounded.
As a result
of his bravery, the breed was nearly wiped out by the end of WWI.
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Standing not more than 27.5 inches
tall at
the shoulder, the Bouvier is a strong, powerfully built, rugged dog with a
thick, harsh, double-coat. His coat ranges from fawn to black and requires
regular brushing.
The
Bouvier is alert, responsive, agile, and spirited. He projects a calm and
steady manner and loves the company of people. The Bouvier makes an
excellent guard and watch dog as he is very protective of his family.
Although he makes a gentle companion for children, especially when
socialized early, he may be intolerant of children outside the family.
An intelligent dog, the Bouvier needs
lots of space and prefers to be put to work. He needs a firm, strong
leader and plenty of exercise. He does best in a rural environment. Due to his size, he is not suited to
cramped quarters and should have a fenced backyard.
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Bouvier des Flandres Club
of Canada Inc.
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Alberta
Bouvier des Flandres Club |
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de Bouvier des Flandres du Quebec |
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CanaDogs.com Breeders
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CKC
Bouvier des Flanders Breed Standard
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Photos
displayed above courtesy of:
Colleen
Smith-Wilson, Amtrak Kennels Reg'd
Ontario
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| Alberta |
Kennel/Website |
Holly Morelli
Box 7 Site 19 RR#1
Red Deer, AB T4N 5E1
(403) 588-7989
Email: hmorelli@xplornet.com
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BIGBEAR
KENNELS
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| Ontario |
Kennel/Website |
Helmut Gabber
786 Stirling Avenue South
Kitchener, ON N2M 3K3
(519) 741-8580
Email: hemi.hd@rogers.com
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Hemibouvier
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Colleen Smith-Wilson
RR#2
Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0
(705) 426-9944
Email:
amtrak@accel.net
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Amtrak Kennels Reg'd |
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Scotia |
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Jeffery
Hall
1771 Pockwock Road, Comp. 11
Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1P2
(902) 835-6496
Email: bapkek@netcom.ca
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Did you
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During the excavations
at Pompeii which
was destroyed when
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, workers found
the body of a dog lying across a child, apparently trying to protect the
youngster.
Legend
has it that he was wearing a medallion that noted that he had saved his
young master three times.
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